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Airpower Fails to Secure Hormuz Despite Dominance in Iranian Skies

Despite the Defense Secretary's boast of a historic win, Iranian drones and missiles are still shutting down the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic, exposing a gaping hole in airpower's ability to secure the vital waterway. The US military's impressive destruction of Iran's navy and defense infrastructure has failed to translate to control of the skies and seas.